" there is never a time or place for true love . it happens accidentally , in a heartbeat , in a single flashing , throbbing moment . "

- sarah dessen

" you have brains in your head . you have feet in your shoes . you can steer yourself any direction you choose . you're on your own . and you know what you know . and you are the one who'll decide where to go . . . "

- dr . seuss ,  oh , the places you’ll go

" i am nothing special , of this i am sure . i am a common man with common thoughts and i've led a common life . there are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten , but i've loved another with all my heart and soul , and to me , this has always been enough . . . "

- nicolas sparks , the notebook